Classical Physics

A Deliberation on the Limits of the Validity of Newton's Third Law in Electromagnetism

It is shown that as Newton's third law holds in static discussions of
Electromagnetism it holds also in dynamic discussions of it, ie where
the motion of electric charge in the magnetic field arising from the
magnetic static (or magnetostatic) poles is under consideration. In
addition, it is shown that in this recent case the forces of action and
reaction are not collinear. In other words as we know there is some
force exerted on a current-carrying wire in the magnetic field of a
magnet. It is shown that this magnet is in fact the same enlarged
magnetic needle in Oersted's experiment, and then there exists also
some force exerted on the magnet due to the electric current in the
wire. These two action and reaction forces are in opposite directions
but are not collinear.

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